Musée Carnavalet – Histoire de Paris

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History Museum in ParisFree

Open now until 18:00

23 Rue de Sévigné, 75003 Paris, France

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The oldest museum in Paris, dedicated to the city's history from prehistory to the present day. Housed in a historic Renaissance mansion, it offers an immersive journey through time.

Written from public posts on Instagram. Updated Sep 2026.

Highlights

  • Free entry to permanent collections
  • Located in the historic Marais district
  • Recreated Parisian living spaces from the 15th to 19th centuries
  • Five chronological exhibition itineraries
  • Fully accessible to visitors with reduced mobility

Details

Hours
MondayClosed
Tue–Sun10:00–18:00
Address
23 Rue de Sévigné, 75003 Paris, France
Coordinates
48.85732, 2.36247

Good to know

Musée Carnavalet – Histoire de Paris is a history museum in Paris, France. The oldest museum in Paris, dedicated to the city's history from prehistory to the present day. Housed in a historic Renaissance mansion, it offers an immersive journey through time.

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